User's Manual

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MERMAID

MERMAID Instruction Manual

TRANSMITTER ANTENNA

1. The transmitter antenna is adjustable so please make sure that the antenna is

never pointed directly at the boat when sailing as this creates a week signal for

the receiver.

2. Keep the antenna perpendicular to the transmitter's face to create a better RF

condition for the receiver. Of course this depends on how you hold the transmitter,

but in most cases, adjusting the transmitter antenna so that it is perpendicular to

the face will give the best results. Please adjust transmitter antenna to the way

you hold the transmitter.

PAIR PROCEDURE

The transmitter has an individual ID that is assigned to it in the factory. In order to

start operation, the receiver must be linked with the Id code of the transmitter with

which it is being paired. Once the link is made, the ID code is stored in the receiver

and no further linking is necessary unless he receiver is to be used with another

transmitter. If you purchase another MERITRC receiver this procedure is necessary,

otherwise the receiver will not work.

The receiver contains precision electronic parts. It is the most delicate radio

component on-board the boat and should be protected from vibration, shock and

temperature extremes .To protect the receiver, wrap it in R/Cfoam rubber or other

vibration-absorbing material. If appropriate, waterproof the receiver by placing it in a

plastic bag and closing the open band with a rubber before wrapping it in foam .If

moisture enters the receiver, intermittent operation or a failure may result.

RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION

The receiver has one antenna.

Lay & tape the antenna on the hatch seal as shown .

1. The antenna must be kept away from conductive

material ,such as material and carbon by at least

half an inch. The coaxial part of the antenna does

not need to follow these guidelines ,but don't bend

it in a small radius.

2. Keep the antenna away from any noise sources

as much as possible.

3. Cover the hatch cover with rubber band.

This photo demonstrates how the antennas should

be placed .For actual installation the receiver must

be wrapped in anti-vibration foam to protect it from

vibration damage.